In higher education, sustainable development has its supporters and detractors. It is embraced by some individuals and departments and perceived by others as a threat to the coherence of particular disciplines. It is not a subject in its own right, although there are signs that this may now be happening. and sustainable development on various academic disciplines, institutional practices, fields of study and methods of enquiry. The authors examine the purpose of the modern university and the nature of sustainable education. They explore links to social movements for sustainability, approaches...

In higher education, sustainable development has its supporters and detractors. It is embraced by some individuals and departments and perceived by others as a threat to the coherence of particular disciplines. It is not a subject in its own right, although there are signs that this may now be happening. and sustainable development on various academic disciplines, institutional practices, fields of study and methods of enquiry. The authors examine the purpose of the modern university and the nature of sustainable education. They explore links to social movements for sustainability, approaches...

Your house is flooded by 'unseasonal' heavy rain. What do you learn from this experience? Do you shrug your shoulders and call your insurer? Or do you choose to learn about climate change, switch to renewable energy and lobby politicians? In this insightful book, John Blewitt explores the possibilities for developing a sustainable society through 'lifelong learning' � that is, learning that happens in everyday environments and activities as diverse as shopping, community, 'edutainment', information and communication technology, the internet, broadcasting, people's experience of place...

Resilience is a term that is gaining currency in conservation and sustainable development, though its meaning and value in this context is yet to be defined. Searching for Resilience in Sustainable Development examines ways in which resilience may be created within the web of ecological, socio-economic and cultural systems that make up the world in. The authors embark upon a learning journey exploring both robust and fragile systems and asking questions of groups and individuals actively involved in building or maintaining resilience.

Through a series of wide ranging...

Featuring contributions from filmmakers, photographers, researchers and academics from across the globe, this book explores ways in which film and TV is used by conservationists and educators to encourage greater awareness of environmental and conservation issues, as well as practical action designed to help endangered species.

Edited by the author of 'Understanding Sustainable Development', this title from Routledge's 'Critical Concepts in the Environment' series answers the need for an authoritative reference work to make sense of the vast literature on sustainable development, and the continuing explosion in research output.